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Between 2001 and 2019, satellites watched 250,000 farming areas across the world, revealing how government payments, crop rules and conservation measures can slowly restore degraded cropland and strengthen food securityResearch conducted by the University of Bonn reveals that agri-environmental policies worldwide are beneficial for cropland quality. Analyz...
GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBAThe GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean ...
Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava urges faster reforms for easier business, predicts car industry growthMaruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava urged faster reforms for easier business operations. He anticipates significant car industry growth to 6...
Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
10-minute balcony gardening: 8 low-maintenance home plants that need less water and are perfect for busy peopleCreating a thriving terrace garden doesn't have to take hours of work. With the right plant choices, even busy people can grow fresh herbs,...
China school canteens turn food waste into biodiesel, compost with this smart machine; watch videoA novel system in Chinese school canteens processes leftover food into valuable resources. Students deposit food scraps into specialized ma...
Study from 2009–10 found organic free-range eggs could come with an unexpected climate cost and may not be the greenest choice after allBuying organic free-range eggs feels like the ultimate green choice. But new research from the University of Oxford shows an unexpected cli...
From Cyclone to Conglomerate: How a former army officer from Odisha built a British business empireA 1999 Super Cyclone and Kargil War shaped Arun Kar's early resolve. He joined the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery after a demanding se...
Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantationsThe study identified climatic conditions that support beneficial microbial activity and enzyme functions. Findings established soil microbi...
This US entrepreneur quit a stable job, bought air mattresses to rent out his apartment with breakfast included and the idea became Airbnb, now an ₹83.74 billion businessBrian Chesky left a stable design career for San Francisco and a new idea. He and his friend started renting air mattresses to pay their re...
Don't throw away struggling plants. This common kitchen powder could help improve soil, fight fungus, repel garden pests, and keep your potted plants healthier naturallyBaking soda offers gardeners a budget-friendly solution for plant care. It helps reduce fungal growth and discourages certain garden pests ...
Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...
Quote of the day by Paramahansa Yogananda, 'The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success' reveals psychology, positive mindset while facing tough challenges, offers timeless inspiring motivational life advice that patience, humility, adaptability, determination are key to successQuote of the day by Paramahansa Yogananda offers a timeless perspective on one of life's greatest challenges. Failure is not a final destin...
Modi’s protectionism push creates stock winners in laggard IndiaA Bloomberg-compiled basket of 15 stocks linked to import substitution has rallied more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflic...
From Assam to Nilgiri: How regional teas are becoming premium brandsIndia's tea market is shifting towards premium products and regional diversity. Gen Z and millennials are driving this growth, seeking auth...
How climate change is making wildfires more frequentClimate change and wildfires explained: Global temperatures are projected to remain at record highs, increasing extreme weather events. Ris...
ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...
Dr Reddy's Foundation soil testing lab set to hit 1-lakh sample mark ahead of 2026 rabi seasonDr Reddy's Foundation is expanding its soil testing operations significantly. The Hyderabad lab aims to process one lakh samples before the...
These houseplants caught NASA's attention - here's what they found and how you may benefitNASA houseplant study: NASA researched common houseplants for their air-purifying capabilities. These plants showed potential in removing s...
Bio-input demand may rise, but skill gap threatens India's green farming push: Agriculture CommissionerAgriculture Commissioner said widespread adoption of bio-inputs by India's nearly 14 crore farmers could generate annual demand of 20–30 cr...